Paul Sullivan – Page 24

Phil Jackson exits the Ring of Honor ceremony during halftime of a Bulls-Warriors game on Jan. 12, 2024, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: Phil Jackson and Sam Smith give an NBA history lesson — including Chicago Bulls dynasty — in new book

December 26, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls dynasty is ancient history, but a new book on NBA legends from writer Sam Smith and former coach Phil Jackson reminds us of a time when the...

Chicago White Sox executive vice president and general manager Chris Getz claps after Munetaka Murakami gives a speech during a news conference at Rate Field on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Column: Munetaka Murakami is the low-risk gamble the Chicago White Sox had to make in Year 4 of the rebuild

December 22, 2025 at 5:43 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox signed their most significant free agent since Yasmani Grandal. Now they hope Japanese star Munetaka Murakami can have a better ending.

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore celebrates his game-winning touchdown catch in overtime to defeat the Green Bay Packers with kicker Cairo Santos on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Column: Cheese grater hats and a new Japanese slugger for the White Sox? It’s a Christmas miracle.

December 22, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

We went to bed Saturday night with visions of cheese graters dancing in our heads, and woke up Sunday morning with a surprise gift from White Sox Santa.

Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw speaks during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2025 on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Phoenix. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

Column: Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw enters a new world with his Turning Point USA appearance

December 21, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw spoke at a Turning Point USA gathering, inserting himself into the middle of the political divide in America.

Bears chairman George McCaskey (second from left) and Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren (third from left) chat on the field before a game against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 16, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Can Chicago Bears owners find true happiness in an enclosed stadium off the Skyway?

December 18, 2025 at 5:34 p.m.

The owners of the Chicago Bears are threatening to move the team to northwest Indiana, though no one seems to be taking the McCaskeys seriously.

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis warms up for a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Matas Buzelis has another quiet night in the Chicago Bulls’ loud victory over Cleveland

December 17, 2025 at 11:14 p.m.

In his first full season as a starter, Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis is learning to become a more consistent shooter on a team that needs him to grow up...

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws to a receiver during warmups before a game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Column: Diego Pavia’s classless behavior after Heisman Trophy loss leads the 2025 Sports Apology of the Year

December 15, 2025 at 4:14 p.m.

In another banner year for sports apologies, Diego Pavia's apology for bad sportsmanship following his Heisman Trophy loss might be the 2025 Sports Apology of the Year.

A Bears fan wears a ski mask to stay warm before a game against the Browns on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Column: To freeze or not to freeze? That’s the question facing Chicago Bears fans when pondering new stadium.

December 14, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

As a polar vortex arrives in Chicago in time for Sunday's game, do hardy Bears fans secretly pine for a fixed roof stadium down the road?

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck receives the mayo dump after the Golden Gophers won the Duke's Mayo Bowl against Virginia Tech on Jan. 3, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (Robert Simmons/AP)

Column: A handy viewer’s guide to bowl season, from best Big Ten-SEC matchup to Snoop Dogg to extra mayo

December 12, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

For those looking for an old-fashioned bowl-watching experience during which they can relax and not miss much with a brief nap, here’s our guide to the 2025 college bowl scene.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman reacts on the sideline during a game against Stanford on Nov. 29, 2025, in Palo Alto, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Column: Notre Dame is justified in taking a stand against the College Football Playoff farce

December 8, 2025 at 4:55 p.m.

Notre Dame made the right call in declining a bowl invitation after being unfairly denied a seat in the College Football Playoff.

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